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*[[Hand | *[[Radiograph-Negative Hand and Finger Injuries]] | ||
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Revision as of 06:24, 4 January 2014
Background
- Axial loading force leads to prolonged swelling of PIP
Diagnosis
- X-ray negative
- A. Volar plate sprain
- No weakness
- Rx: buddy tape
- B. Central slip injury
- mild extensor weakness
- may become Boutonniere
Treatment
- Dorsal Finger Splint in extension
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Atlas of Emergency Medicine